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7:35 a.m. - Mike McCormick - President, MS Farm Bureau Federation Topic: A recap of the year at Farm Bureau, what y'all are working on with national legislation and looking ahead to state legislative matters in January. 8:05 a.m. - Austin Sumrall - Chef & Owner, White Pillars Restaurant and Lounge Topic: Thoughts on the recent seafood mislabeling scheme and what that has meant for restaurants like his on the MS Gulf Coast. 8:35 a.m. - Dixon Williams - SuperTalk MS Sports Director Topic: Preview of weekend sports, the biggest sports news of the week, etc.
7:35 a.m. - Marie Sanderson - Former Policy Director, Republican Governors Association and a GOP Strategist Topic: The latest happening in DC and the national scene along with the Trump admin's efforts to get ready to roll on day 1. 8:05 a.m. - Austin Golding - Golding Barge Line Topic: Update on transportation and what they are seeing on the river right now. Along with his thoughts on the impact that the Trump White House may have on his industry.
7:35 a.m. - Joel Anand Samy - America's Roundtable Radio Program & Co-Founder, International Leaders' Summit Topics: A lot has happened recently in the Middle East. They will be able to discuss the fall of the Assad regime in Damascus after 54 years and the Obama admin's talk about the red line in Syria, but then let the region fall into chaos. 8:05 a.m. - Steve Holland - Former member, MS House of Representatives & longtime politico Topic: The new documentary coming out today on Netflix that he is prominently featured in. The Kings of Tupelo: A Southern crime saga. https://youtu.be/nvdt0m5XKyQ?si=pD79eobpnbCQjCCE
7:35 a.m. - Joe Max Higgins - CEO, Golden Triangle Development Link Topic: Update on economic development from the golden triangle region, recap of the year, and looking ahead to next year, thoughts that he may have on the legislative session, etc. 8:05 a.m. - Dr. Jennifer Bryan - MS State Medical Association, Board of Trustees President Topic: Food insecurity in MS, how many people are affected by it in the state, what the MSMA is doing to help educate the public on this and the upcoming food drive that MSMA, MS Food Network and SuperTalk are putting together to help those struggling this holiday season. https://www.supertalk.fm/supertalk-mississippi-partnering-for-holiday-food-drive-on-december-13/
7:35am- Rodney Hall Rep. MS House District 20 Vice-Chair|Military Affairs Topic: His legislative priorities for the next legislative session, a recap from this past year, and any committee hearings that he has been involved in recently. 8:35am- J.T. Mitchell News Director SuperTalk MS News Topic: The week in the news and some of the biggest headlines of the week.
7:35 a.m. - Sam Creekmore - MS House of Representatives, District 14 (Union County) Chair, House Public Health and Human Services Topic: His legislative priorities for the next legislative session, a recap from this past year, and any committee hearings that he has been involved in recently. 8:05 a.m. - Joe Wise - Historian and Curator, MS Armed Forces Museum Topic: Updates from the MS Armed Forces Museum 8:35 a.m. - Dixon Williams - SuperTalk MS Sports Director Topic: Preview of weekend sports, the biggest sports news of the week, etc.
7:35 a.m. – Wayne Carr – Southern District Public Service Commissioner of Mississippi Topic: Update from his district and the PSC along with the recent Great River hearing that he has been a part of. They had a hearing yesterday. If there's time, he can also discuss any legislative matters that need to be considered during the next session. 8:05 a.m. – Leah Long - National Federation of Independent Small Business, MS & LA Director Topic: The importance of shopping local this holiday season, and any legislative matters that she wants to focus on the next year.
7:35 a.m. - Cindy Hyde-Smith - U.S. Senator, Mississippi Topic: Cabinet nominees and the difficulty of confirmations that she is expecting, her Congressional agenda, thoughts on the pressure of delivering on the new mandate from the American people with the Trump White House, Senate, and House, etc. Also, any thoughts on why staying put in the Senate was the best decision for her. 8:05 a.m. - Brice Wiggins - MS Senator, District 52 (Jackson County) Chair, Senate Judiciary A Committee Topic: Expansion of the youth court system in MS and any other legislative priorities that he has for the next year.
7:20 a.m. - Glenn Antizzo - Professor of Political Science, Mississippi College Topic: News of the day, thoughts on the current political climate, recent Trump appointments, Biden pardon of his son Hunter, and outlook for the next legislative session. 8:05 a.m. - Dr. Lisa Karmacharya - Executive Director, MS Charter School Authorizer Board Topic:?Update from their board, school choice in MS, and thoughts/goals for the upcoming legislative session.
7:05 a.m. - Mandy Gunasekara - Former EPA Chief of Staff Topic: The recent pardon of Hunter Biden by his father, President Joe Biden. 7:35 a.m. - Andy Gipson - Commissioner, MS Department Agriculture & Commerce Topic: Update from MDAC and a year in review for them. Looking ahead to the next legislative session, what his priorities will be for the next year at the commission and in working with the legislature. 8:35 a.m. - Ben Milam - Multimedia Journalist, SuperTalk MS News Topic: The week ahead in the news and some of the biggest headlines of the week. https://www.supertalk.fm/sources-marshalls-charles-huff-expected-to-be-named-next-southern-miss-football-coach/
Start your day smarter... Mississippi's #1 morning news and entertainment talk show. The home of movers, shakers, and playmakers. It's a MUST listen on the way to work and in the office. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM
Start your day smarter... Mississippi's #1 morning news and entertainment talk show. The home of movers, shakers, and playmakers. It's a MUST listen on the way to work and in the office. This show is a production of SuperTalk Mississippi Media. Learn more at SuperTalk.FM
7:35 a.m. - Kelly Bennett - Multimedia Journalist, SuperTalk MS News Topic: Supertalk News - breaking down election results and the races that were in runoff elections yesterday, turnout for the election, etc. 8:05 a.m. - Shuwaski Young - Former 2023 Democratic Nominee for Mississippi Secretary of State Topic: His recent decision to leave the Democratic Party thoughts on where the nation and state are headed, how to move MS forward.
7:35 a.m. - Michael Watson – MS Secretary of State Topic: The runoff election happening in MS today. What offices are on the ballot, anything that they are hearing from precincts this morning, etc. 8:05 a.m. - Austin Sumrall – Chef & Owner, White Pillars Restaurant and Lounge Topic: A lighter side interview talking food ahead of Thanksgiving this week. What we may consider adding to the table this year and any memories or stories from Thanksgiving through the years.
7:20 a.m. - Richard Roberson - President, CEO Mississippi Hospital Association Topic: Update from MHA, healthcare in Mississippi, legislation that they will be working on during the next legislative session, etc. 8:35 a.m. - J.T. Mitchell - News Director, SuperTalk MS News Topic: The week in the news and some of the biggest headlines of the week.
7:35 a.m. - Ashley Edwards - Coastal MS Entrepreneur, Former President & CEO, Gulf Coast Business Council & SuperTalk MS News Column Contributor Topic: The latest Trump appointment and Gaetz withdrawal from AG consideration, was the nomination an entire smokeshow? Lots to discuss re: transition in the next few months and what the next couple of years will look like. Also, need to mention the state runoff elections on Tuesday. 8:35 a.m. - Dixon Williams - SuperTalk MS Sports Director Topic: Preview of weekend sports, the biggest sports news of the week, etc
7:05 a.m. - Dr. LouAnn Woodward - Vice Chancellor of Health Affairs and Dean of School of Medicine at UMMC & Dr. Alan Jones - Associate Vice-Chancellor of Health Affairs at UMMC Topic: Update from UMMC, they've had a lot going on recently with their new cancer center and also discuss the next legislative session, i.e. their perspective as medical professionals on Medicaid expansion in the state. 8:05 a.m. - Lynn Posey - Executive Director, MS Department of Wildlife, Fisheries, and Parks Topic: Update from MDWFP and hunting season in Mississippi.
7:35 a.m. - David McRae - Treasurer, State of Mississippi Topic: Update from the office of the state treasurer's office, their office is proactively issuing $1 million of checks to 4,000 Mississippians as part of a pro-active data match the State Treasury undertook. They will be issuing more than $10 million worth of checks to tens of thousands of checks. The checks are unclaimed money that result from uncashed state-issued checks i.e., tax returns, undeposited state paychecks, etc. 8:05 a.m. - Jeremy England - MS Senator, District 51 (Chair, Elections Cmte. & Vice-Chair, Ports & Marine Resources Cmte.) Topic: Looking ahead to the next legislative session, what he thinks will be the main priorities, bills he plans on getting through, the work his committee will be focused on, etc.
7:20 a.m. - Ricky Mathews -SuperTalk MS Host, The Ricky Mathews Show & SuperTalk Outdoors Topic: Ricky shares Coastal MS stories and experiences. 8:05 a.m. - Jim Kitchens - Presiding Justice, District 1 Place 3 – MS Supreme Court Topic: His run for Supreme Court, platform, the work he has done during his time on the Supreme Court, and why he believes he is the best candidate for the job. The runoff election will be held on Tuesday, November 26th. In person absentee voting for runoffs began over the weekend.
8:35am- J.T. Mitchell News Director SuperTalk MS News Topic: The week in the news and some of the biggest headlines of the week.
7:05 a.m. - Haley Fisackerly - President & CEO, Entergy MS Topic: https://www.supertalk.fm/officials-break-ground-on-delta-blues-substation-in-greenville-marking-1-2b-investment/ 8:05 a.m. - Jenifer Branning - MS Senator|District 18 (Leake, Neshoba, and Winston) Chair, Highways and Transportation Cmte. & Vice-Chair, Government Structure Cmte.)??& Candidate, MS Supreme Court Justice Topic: Her run for Supreme Court, platform, the work she has done during her time in the Senate, and why she believes she is the best candidate for the job. The runoff election will be held on Tuesday, November 26th. In person absentee voting for runoffs begins on November 16th.
7:20 a.m. - Daniel Sparks - Senator, MS District 5 (Itawamba, Prentiss, and Tishomingo) - Chair, Economic & Workforce Development Committee & Vice-Chair, Judiciary B Committee Topic: Lots going on nationally but let's bring the conversation back to some state matters as we look ahead to the legislative session. It's on the horizon already. Daniel will discuss what bills and key issues will be at the forefront of this session and give us an update on any committee hearings that he has taken part in recently. 8:05 a.m. - Leah Long - National Federation of Independent Small Business, MS & LA Director Topic: Their latest report showing that small business optimism is improving.
7:20 a.m. - Douglas Carswell - President and CEO, MS Center for Public Policy Topic: Update from MCPP, thoughts as a brit in America on the recent Presidential election. Douglas also discusses school choice & the reduction of state income tax debate. 8:05 a.m. - Madison Drake - Director of Development, Palmer Home Topic: The MS promise act as we wind down toward the end of the year and an update from Palmer Home. 8:20 a.m. - Carolyn Coleman - President, MS Association of Nurse Practitioners & Wanda Stroupe – President-Elect, MS Association of Nurse Practitioners Topic: National Nurse Practitioner Week, update from their association, and possibly get into what they will be working on in the next legislative session.
7:35 a.m. - Henry Barbour - GOP Strategist & MS Delegate to the RNC Convention Topic: Thoughts the week after the election and discussion on some of Trumps cabinet picks. I am sure he will also be able to talk about what he is hearing from people in other states as well. 8:05 a.m. - Gregg Harper - Former Congressman, MS 3rd District Carl Jackson - Multi Grammy Award Winning Songwriter and Musician Will Hill - Mayor, Louisville MS Topic: Gregg can give an overview of the connections between everyone, but main portion will be with Carl Jackson. He is doing a Christmas Concert in Louisville. He has AMAZING stories from the music business that he can share. Carl graduated from Louisville High School and traveled with Glen Campbell for 12 years in his band. Will Hill discusses the work they are doing to restore the Strand theater (the concert is benefiting the restoration).
7:20 a.m. - Mike Hurst - MS GOP Chairman & Former U.S. Attorney Topic: News he has heard from Trump campaign over administration transition and our runoff elections for Supreme Court Justice in MS. 8:35 a.m. -?J.T.?Mitchell?- News Director,?SuperTalk?MS News Topic: The week in the news and some of the biggest headlines of the week.
Gallo Radio Show with Mandy Gunasekara; UM Banking Symposium Remote; Oxford MS Guests: Ken Cyree, Josh Hawkins, Sam Dravis, William Russell & Robyn Tannehill
7:35 a.m. - Chris Brown - Northern District Public Service Commissioner Topic: Update from the Northern District's PSC and his recent comments regarding the PSC and Insurance Commissioner positions continuing to be an elected office. He can also discuss their recent nuclear summit. 8:05 a.m. - Sid Salter - Political Analyst - Vice President for Strategic Communications and Director of Public Affairs at Mississippi State University Topic: Recap of the presidential election, the historic re-election of Trump, what he foresees the next four years of policy will look like, transition from Biden/Harris admin to a Trump/Vance admin., etc
7:05 a.m. - Kelly Bennett - Multimedia Journalist, SuperTalk MS News Topic: Supertalk News: Breaking Down the Presidential and state Election Results 8:05 a.m. - Lucien Smith - Former Chairman, MS GOP Topic: Analyzing Presidential Election Results: Much to discuss from across the nation
7:20a.m. - Michael Watson - MS Secretary of State Topic: The long-awaited Presidential election is finally here. A listing of candidates, including US House and Senate, state supreme court candidates, and more of what you need to know about today's election from the Secretary of State. 8:05 a.m. - Mike Hurst - MS GOP Chairman & Former U.S. Attorney Topic: Election Day is finally here. Mike has been travelling to key battleground states recently to assist with the campaign in the lead up to today. Thoughts on when the election will be called, etc.
7:20am- Sid Salter Political Analyst V.P. of Strategic Communications & Director of Public Affairs at MSU Topic: Final thoughts as we are hours away from election day. When he thinks the presidential race will be called this week. 8:35am- J.T. Mitchell News Director SuperTalk MS News Topic: The week in the news and some of the biggest headlines of the week.
7:35 a.m. - Leah Long - National Federation of Independent Small Business, MS & LA Director Topic: Their recent jobs report and the GDP assessment saying that it is growing at a slower rate than they expected even as inflation is starting to fall. 8:05 a.m. – Monica Daniels - President & CEO, Special Olympics MS Topic: The upcoming MS Special Olympics Summer Games happening at Camp Shelby today! 8:35 a.m. - Dixon Williams - SuperTalk MS Sports Director Topic: Preview of weekend sports, the biggest sports news of the week, etc.
6:50 a.m. – Scott Waller – President and CEO, MS Economic Council 7:05 a.m. – Andy Gipson – Commissioner, MS Department of Agriculture and Commerce 7:20 a.m. – Delbert Hosemann – Lieutenant Governor, Mississippi 7:50 a.m. – Scott Waller – President and CEO, MS Economic Council 8:05 a.m. – Jason White - Speaker, MS House of Representatives 8:35 a.m. – Haley Barbour - Former MS Governor 8:50 a.m. – Scott Waller – President and CEO, MS Economic Council
7:20 a.m. - Courtney Taylor - Executive Director, Accelerate Mississippi Topic: Update from Accelerate MS and the recent initiatives that they are working on to boost the state's workforce. https://www.supertalk.fm/two-major-initiatives-launched-to-boost-mississippis-workforce/ 8:05 a.m. - Henry Barbour - GOP Strategist & MS Delegate to the RNC Convention Topic: We are less than a week away from the election. His take on recent polling in swing states and thoughts on how long it will take to call the presidential election.
7:20 a.m. - Dr. Mark Keenum - President, MS State University Topic: Update from the university, the work that they are doing with students who were impacted by recent hurricanes, and their partnership with Ingalls and other companies across the state. 8:05 a.m. - Col. Jeremy Parker - Director of Military Support, MSNG Topic: Update about their recent mission successes of the MSNG in support of our neighboring states impacted by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. 8:35 a.m. - Riley Gaines - All-American champion swimmer - Outkick host, ‘Gaines for Girls' and Director, The Riley Gaines Center at the Leadership Institute. Topic: Her fall tour, Ole Miss Visit; Project BOYcott, and why Title IX and keeping men out of women's sports, locker rooms, and spaces is a civil rights issue of our day.
7:35 a.m. - John McKay - President & CEO, MS Manufacturers Association Topic: Update from the manufacturers in MS, has the current economy impacted any manufacturers, are we expecting any new additions on the horizon, tariffs, etc. 8:35 a.m. - J.T. Mitchell - News Director, SuperTalk MS News Topic: The week in the news and some of the biggest headlines of the week.
7:35 a.m. - Natasha Srdoc – Co-Host, America's Roundtable Radio Program & Co-Founder, International Leaders' Summit Topics: A preview of she and Joel's conversation with Lara Trump and promo that interview scheduled for Saturday morning on the SuperTalk network, the upcoming election, the proposed tax cuts from Trump along with a larger conversation the effect that Trumps return to office would have on foreign relations and the current various tension around the world. 8:05 a.m. – Don Redman – Spokesman, AAA Mississippi Topic: The recent drop in gas prices that we are seeing right now. Is this going to be a lasting change or is it just something we are seeing leading up to the election, will the prices go back up shortly thereafter, etc. 8:35 a.m. - Dixon Williams – SuperTalk MS Sports Director Topic: Preview of weekend sports, the biggest sports news of the week, etc.
7:20 a.m. – Dr. Dan Edney - State Health Officer, MSDH Topic: Update from the Health Department, what we need to look out for as we head into cold/flu season, October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and any legislative matters that they will be working on in the next session. 8:05 a.m. – Scott Waller – President & CEO, MS Economic Council Topic: The upcoming MEC Hobnob, guest speakers that you can expect to see, this event is often the last time that you get to hear from candidates ahead of the election. Scott also previews some of the issues that they are going to be working on during the next session.
7:35 a.m. - Roger Wicker - U.S. Senator, Mississippi Topic: We are 13 days away from presidential election, Senator Wicker discusses his senate race, news of the day. Senator Wicker is visiting with JROTC students in Clarksdale and visiting Civil War Museum. 8:05 a.m. - Byron Carter - Candidate Supreme Court Justice District 3 Topic: His run for Supreme Court, platform, the work he has done during his time as an attorney for over 30 years in Byram, Mississippi, and why he believes he is the best candidate for the job. 8:35 a.m. - Wayne Carr - Southern District Public Service Commissioner of Mississippi Topic: The recent Nuclear Summit hosted by the PSC where they brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss the future of nuclear energy in Mississippi and its role in the state's energy landscape.
7:20 a.m. - Tommy Pigott - Strategic Communications Director, RNC Topic: November 5 8:05 a.m. - Marie Sanderson - Former Policy Director, Republican Governors Association, GOP Strategist Topic: November 5 8:20 a.m. - Mike Hurst - Former U.S. Attorney & MS GOP Chairman Topic: November 5
7:35 a.m. – Ashley Edwards - Coastal MS Entrepreneur, Former President & CEO, Gulf Coast Business Council & SuperTalk MS News Column Contributor Topic: Thoughts and insight that he has on the presidential election as voting draws near. He has also been in North Carolina and can share a firsthand account of the devastation that he has seen from Hurricane Helene. 8:05 a.m. – Jenifer Branning – Senator, District 18 (Leake, Neshoba, and Winston) Chair, Highways and Transportation Cmte. & Vice-Chair, Government Structure Cmte.??& Candidate, MS Supreme Court Justice Topic: Her run for Supreme Court, platform, the work she has done during her time in the Senate, and why she believes she is the best candidate for the job. 8:35 a.m. – J.T. Mitchell – News Director, SuperTalk MS News Topic: The week in the news and some of the biggest headlines of the week.
7:20 a.m. - Brad White - Executive Director, MS Department of Transportation Topic: The recent bridge collapse in Simpson County, any additional information that he can provide for us on this subject and the larger discussion around the (ERBR) Emergency Road and Bridge Repair Fund - the fund the Legislature created to address the emergency on the county and city bridge systems. There has been $569M dedicated to ERBRF since 2019, nearly 300 projects have been awarded, and there have been approximately 350 bridges repaired or replaced. https://www.supertalk.fm/federal-highway-administration-looking-into-mississippi-bridge-collapse/ 8:05 a.m. - Jim Kitchens - Presiding Justice, District 1 Place 3 - MS Supreme Court Topic: His run for Supreme Court, platform, the work he has done during his time on the Supreme Court, and why he believes he is the best candidate for the job. 8:35 a.m. - Dixon Williams - SuperTalk MS Sports Director Topic: Preview of weekend sports, the Sanderson Farms Championship, the biggest sports news of the week, etc
7:20 a.m. - William Russell - Advisor and State Director for Mississippi, Trump Campaign Topic: The latest from the Trump campaign and how things stand as we get closer to election day. May also want to discuss the recent Georgia judge ruling on election officials having to certify voting counts even if there is fraud suspected. 8:05 a.m. - Justice Dawn Beam - MS Supreme Court Justice, & Candidate Supreme Court Justice District 2 (Southern District) Topic: Her run for Supreme Court, her platform, the work she has done during her time on the Supreme Court, and why she believes she is the best candidate for the job.
7:20 a.m. – Michael Guest – US Congressman, MS 3rd District Topic: Current national events, DC update, FEMA hurricane info, thoughts on the upcoming election, the SAVE Act, NC and GA swing states that have been hit by Helene along with a quick update on securing our southern border. 8:05 a.m. – Jim Miller – Executive Director, MS Main Street Association Topic: Update from the MMSA, any recent tourism updates that he can share, what is the current state of our hometown main streets across Mississippi, and where does focus need to shift into the coming weeks/months
8:05 a.m. - Lynn Fitch – Mississippi Attorney General Topic: Update from the MS Attorney General's office, the one pill can kill campaign, and any other projects that she is focused on right now. 8:35 a.m. – J.T. Mitchell – News Director, SuperTalk MS News Topic: The week in the news and some of the biggest headlines of the week.